Science Council

The Science Council facilitates cross-Department coordination and collaboration among all USDA agencies to ensure that science informs policy and program decisions as well as to advance the scientific discovery, technological breakthroughs and innovation required to achieve the Secretary's science and technology priorities.

For more information, see the Science Council Charter.

For information on Membership, go here.

Subcommittees:

• Education Coordinating Council
• Scientific Data Management Committee

Policy Coordination:

Because the Science Council brings together scientific leaders across the Department, it leverages the best minds available to develop and evaluate science-related policies for the USDA. More information.